It is that time again for an update about what is happening in RE this winter!
First I want to say a big THANK YOU for the wonderful surprise during our annual Posada Celebration! Your generous gift of much needed spa time, wine, and cash was an amazing lift of spirit for me. I have been loving all of you for a long time now-- what a blessing to read your kind words and be on the receiving end of such heartfelt generosity!!! I went home and read the card and was moved to tears by our mutual love and respect, gratitude and support. Thanks so much!
Read on to learn more about:
- Youth Service-- making connections... (2/1)
- Children's Worship-- Sharing Our Love (2/8)
- Coming of Age Workshop (2/8)
- RE Sponsored Community Night Dinner (2/11)
- General Announcements
- New Sign-In Procedure for Wednesday Night Childcare
- RE Auction Basket-- Children's Books and Music
- New Chalice Circles Forming...
Sunday, February 1, 10:30 am
Our high school youth are preparing the worship service for the congregation on February 1st. They have been very inspired by the "circle worship" experiences they have at youth conferences and they want to bring that experience to all of us. The service will undoubtedly be interactive and fun for members and friends of all ages-- I hope you will come to support them and be inspired by them!
Children's Worship-- Sharing Our Love
Sunday, February 8, 10:30 am
Children in grades K-5 will begin in the flex room to discuss the power of love. After our service, we will make cards for BUF members and friends who are in need of a little extra love this season. We always take a special collection during our services so please send your child upstairs with a little cash to add to our collection jar. We choose a charity to share the money with in June.
Coming of Age Workshop-- Your God Project: the God you don't believe in vs. the God you do
Sunday, February 8, 6:30-8:00
This workshop is for coming of age youth and mentors-- definitely more fun and interactive than history so be sure and come! 
RE Sponsored Community Night Dinner--
Tu B'Shevat "Seder"
Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 pm
We will celebrate the gifts of trees at this Jewish inspired, fruit and nut centered dinner! Roz Reynolds has done an amazing job of coordinating one dinner a month-- especially for us! I know she would love to put together a team of helpers-- please consider joining her for fun in the kitchen if you have the availability! You can reach her at mama@mamafoo.net.
New Sign-In Procedure for Wednesday Night Childcare!
We want to make sure that everyone is safe at BUF and we want to support our childcare providers by making their assignment Crystal Clear on Wednesday nights. Please walk your child(ren) upstairs and sign them in to childcare and also sign them out. Thanks for your assistance with this important new safety procedure!
RE Gift Basket for the Auction!
The RE Committee would like to donate a gift basket to the Auction this year! We are accepting donations of your favorite children's book and/or music CD. Let's help some lucky family create a really wonderful library! Donations of new (or gently used) books and CD's will be accepted. The donation box will be kept in Room 3. Thanks for participating!
New Chalice Circles are Forming...
Chalice Circles meet monthly, usually in people's homes, and they discuss topics of spiritual inquiry. If you are interested in being part of a group, please let me know your availability-- we have day, evening, and weekend group options.... Check out recent session plans and general structure information by visiting our website at www.buf.org/chalice-circles.
That's it for now!
Happy New Year,
Crystal
